Elections
EU foreign chief calls for end to violence in Egypt
Egypt
November 26, 2011
EU foreign chief calls for end to violence in Egypt
The European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton Saturday called for an end to the violence in Egypt between demonstrators…
High elections committee: Postponing elections illegal
Egypt
November 23, 2011
High elections committee: Postponing elections illegal
Postponing the elections would be illegal, said Yousry Abdel Karim, head of the high elections committee’s technical office. “But if…
Military delegation prepares Fayoum polling station
Egypt
November 23, 2011
Military delegation prepares Fayoum polling station
A military delegation of 25 officials toured all of the polling stations in Fayoum and photographed their entrances and exits…
US State Department: Elections are the only solution to the Tahrir crisis
Egypt
November 22, 2011
US State Department: Elections are the only solution to the Tahrir crisis
The US State Department expressed deep concern over violence in Tahrir Square during the past few days, confirming that all…
Too late to apply political corruption law, says high elections committee
Egypt
November 22, 2011
Too late to apply political corruption law, says high elections committee
“It’s too late to apply the law on corrupting political life in the upcoming parliamentary elections," said high elections committee…
Egyptians vote abroad
Life & Style
November 21, 2011
Egyptians vote abroad
Egyptian expats' struggle to vote from abroad has been public and very lengthy. Although Egyptians abroad are estimated at about…
Wasat Party calls for holding poll on time to avoid lawlessness
Egypt
November 19, 2011
Wasat Party calls for holding poll on time to avoid lawlessness
The parliamentary election should be held at its scheduled date to put an end to political instability, the Wasat Party…
Expat registration for parliamentary elections to close on Saturday
Egypt
November 19, 2011
Expat registration for parliamentary elections to close on Saturday
The deadline for Egyptian expatriates to register for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled to start 28 November will be next…
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
Egypt
November 17, 2011
Interior Ministry to adopt ‘severe measures’ against fraud and intimidation during elections
The Interior Ministry has announced that it would adopt "severe measures" against anyone who attempts to tamper with the elections…
Court ruling allows members of independent unions to run for parliament
Egypt
November 16, 2011
Court ruling allows members of independent unions to run for parliament
The Qalyubiya Administrative Court on Wednesday issued a verdict enabling members of independent trade unions to run for parliament under…